CVE-2020-13452

In Gotenberg through 6.2.1, insecure permissions for tini (writable by user gotenberg) potentially allow an attacker to overwrite the file, which can lead to…

published January 7, 2021

CVSS
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EPSS
3%
Percentile
86.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unsecured tin can in Gotenberg could lead to a messy kitchen! A writable permission for 'tini' gives attackers a sneaky path to overwrite files. 🔥 Think of it like leaving a cookbook out where anyone can scribble in it. If an unauthorized chef can change the recipe, they can create a dish that either ruins dinner or serves up something catastrophic! The consequences? An attacker could overwrite files, leading to a denial of service or, even worse, execute their own code on the server. This could take your service down or expose sensitive data—yikes!

Put simply

Think of it like leaving a cookbook out where anyone can scribble in it. If an unauthorized chef can change the recipe, they can create a dish that either ruins dinner or serves up something catastrophic! This vulnerability allows unauthorized modifications to the 'tini' file due to insecure permissions, letting an attacker potentially introduce malicious code or disrupt service stability.

What to do

The consequences? An attacker could overwrite files, leading to a denial of service or, even worse, execute their own code on the server. This could take your service down or expose sensitive data—yikes! To remediate this, check the permissions for the 'tini' file and ensure they are set securely. Upgrade to the latest version of Gotenberg to patch this vulnerability and reinforce those security settings! You've got this! By tightening up those permissions, you're one step closer to a safer environment! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02865 · 86.7th percentile
Published
2021-01-07T21:16Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 JAN 21:16Z
    In Gotenberg through 6.2.1, insecure permissions for tini (writable by user gotenberg) potentially allow an attacker to overwrite the file, which can lead to…
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